METRO -- "Elf" Louise Locker, left, is greeted by Cindy Taylor, president of the South San Antonio Chamber of Commerce, as she arrives at the Pearl Stables, Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2010. Locker was one of five honored by the Chamber at the fourth annual Legends Gala Dinner. JERRY LARA/glara@express-news.net less

METRO -- "Elf" Louise Locker, left, is greeted by Cindy Taylor, president of the South San Antonio Chamber of Commerce, as she arrives at the Pearl Stables, Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2010. Locker was one of five ... more

OTS/TRENDS/HEIDBRINK Honoree Louise Locker shows off her new hairstyle- after having received chemotherapy treatments- as she arrives at the South San Antonio Chamber of Commerce Legends Gala at the Pearl Stable. Photo by Jamie Karutz. less

OTS/TRENDS/HEIDBRINK Honoree Louise Locker shows off her new hairstyle- after having received chemotherapy treatments- as she arrives at the South San Antonio Chamber of Commerce Legends Gala at the Pearl ... more

OTS/TRENDS/HEIDBRINK Honoree Louise Locker receives a kiss on the cheek from South San Antonio Chamber of Commerce President Cindy Taylor at the South San Antonio Chamber of Commerce Legends Gala at the Pearl Stable. Photo by Jamie Karutz. less

OTS/TRENDS/HEIDBRINK Honoree Louise Locker receives a kiss on the cheek from South San Antonio Chamber of Commerce President Cindy Taylor at the South San Antonio Chamber of Commerce Legends Gala at the Pearl ... more

DAILY FOR METRO-- "Elf Louise," aka Louise Locker Hall, accepts a front-end loader full of toys from KB Home CEO Dave Matlock (at KB Home corporate headquarters) Friday Dec. 14, 2001 as part of her annual toy drive for the holidays. Matlock later detailed KB Home's Second Annual Toy Drive and the home builder's continuing committment to the Elf Louise Christmas Project. Rick Hunter/Staff less

DAILY FOR METRO-- "Elf Louise," aka Louise Locker Hall, accepts a front-end loader full of toys from KB Home CEO Dave Matlock (at KB Home corporate headquarters) Friday Dec. 14, 2001 as part of her annual toy ... more

Louise Locker, better known as Elf Louise, is seen in her home on Sunday Aug. 8, 2010.

Louise Locker, better known as Elf Louise, is seen in her home on Sunday Aug. 8, 2010.

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METRO -- "Elf" Louise Locker arrives at the Pearl Stables where she is one of five honored by the South San Antonio Chamber of Commerce at the fourth annual Legends Gala Dinner, Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2010. JERRY LARA/glara@express-news.net less

METRO -- "Elf" Louise Locker arrives at the Pearl Stables where she is one of five honored by the South San Antonio Chamber of Commerce at the fourth annual Legends Gala Dinner, Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2010. JERRY ... more

OTS/TRENDS/HEIDBRINK Honoree Louise Locker sports a new hairdo after receiving chemotherapy treatments. She shares a laugh with South San Antonio Chamber of Commerce President Cindy Taylor at the Chamber's Legends Gala at the Pearl Stable. Photo by Jamie Karutz. less

OTS/TRENDS/HEIDBRINK Honoree Louise Locker sports a new hairdo after receiving chemotherapy treatments. She shares a laugh with South San Antonio Chamber of Commerce President Cindy Taylor at the Chamber's ... more

A placard is shown at a rally for people to help "Elf" Louise Locker who was diagnosed with cancer. Kin Man Hui/kmhui@express-news.net

A placard is shown at a rally for people to help "Elf" Louise Locker who was diagnosed with cancer. Kin Man Hui/kmhui@express-news.net

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District Attorney Susan Reed pleads her case at a press conference for people to rally in support of "Elf" Louise who was diagnosed with cancer. Louise Locker rose to notoriety for her charity work in providing Christmas gifts to children in need. Local leaders came out, like Reed, asking citizens to now help Locker in her need. Kin Man Hui/kmhui@express-news.net less

District Attorney Susan Reed pleads her case at a press conference for people to rally in support of "Elf" Louise who was diagnosed with cancer. Louise Locker rose to notoriety for her charity work in providing ... more

Photo: KIN MAN HUI, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS

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METRO - Elf Louise volunteers, from left, Christian Forney and Yamell Valencia, both with Top Teens of America, Rivercity Chapter, and Tanner Foster and Ben Scott, both with Stevens ROTC, get dressed to deliver presents to families in San Antonio on Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2008. LISA KRANTZ/lkrantz@express-news.net less

METRO - Elf Louise volunteers, from left, Christian Forney and Yamell Valencia, both with Top Teens of America, Rivercity Chapter, and Tanner Foster and Ben Scott, both with Stevens ROTC, get dressed to deliver ... more

METRO - Elf Louise volunteers including Billy Watts, left, and Tony Gonzales, both with Levy Restaurants, pack up a car with presents to be delivered to families in San Antonio on Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2008. LISA KRANTZ/lkrantz@express-news.net less

METRO - Elf Louise volunteers including Billy Watts, left, and Tony Gonzales, both with Levy Restaurants, pack up a car with presents to be delivered to families in San Antonio on Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2008. LISA ... more

Elf Louise volunteers including Billy Watts, left, and Tony Gonzales, both with Levy Restaurants, pack up a car with presents to be delivered to families in San Antonio on Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2008. LISA KRANTZ/lkrantz@express-news.net less

Elf Louise volunteers including Billy Watts, left, and Tony Gonzales, both with Levy Restaurants, pack up a car with presents to be delivered to families in San Antonio on Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2008. LISA ... more